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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Westcliffe, Colorado

Required for new construction of single-family homes in the Town of Westcliffe. Reviewed under the 2006 IRC/IBC as locally adopted and amended, including the Town's Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (50 psf ground snow load, 110 mph wind speed, 40-inch frost depth, no mandatory ice barrier underlayment). Issued by the Town's Building and Zoning Official.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Plans must comply with the 2006 IRC/IBC as locally adopted and amended by Municipal Code Title 3, Chapter 2
  • Must meet the Town's Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria: 50 psf ground snow load, 110 mph wind speed, Exposure C seismic design, 40-inch minimum frost line depth, -10°F winter design temperature
  • Electrical and plumbing work require SEPARATE permits issued by the State of Colorado (DORA/DPO), not the Town — see electrical-permit and plumbing-permit entries
  • Building permit fee determined by the Building Official from total project valuation per the Town's standalone Fee Schedule
  • Plan Review Fee (50% of permit fee for residential new construction) due at time of application submittal, separate from the permit fee itself
  • If work is started before a permit is obtained, the permit fee doubles

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00Town of Westcliffe standalone Fee Schedule (internally dated 6/2021, published as 'FEE SCHEDULE adopted 2024.pdf')
$100.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $500.01 to $2,000.00
$100.00 for the first $500.01, plus $4.00 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,000.01 to $25,000.00
$200.00 for the first $2,000.01, plus $15.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,000.01 to $50,000.00
$1,000.00 for the first $25,000.01, plus $11.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,000.01 to $100,000.00
$1,500.00 for the first $50,000.01, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,000.01 to $500,000.00
$2,500.00 for the first $100,000.00, plus $6.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00
$7,500.00 for the first $500,000.01, plus $6.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,000.01 and up
$12,500.00 for the first $1,000,000.01, plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Plan Review Fee (Residential New Construction)
50% of permit fee, due at time of application submittal
Penalty for starting work before permit issuanceStated explicitly on the Town's Fee Schedule
Permit fee doubles

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour, per 40-inch minimum frost line depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing complete before cover

  3. 3

    Mechanical Rough-In

    Mechanical/HVAC rough-in before concealment; fee set off cost of job per the Administration Fee Schedule

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved plans and applicable codes

See the full Westcliffe inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Electrical and plumbing permits are NOT issued by the Town — they must be obtained separately and directly from the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA/DPO) at dpo.colorado.gov/EandP/Permits. Do not expect the Town's building permit to cover trade work.
  • Westcliffe's Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (50 psf ground snow load, 110 mph wind speed, no mandatory ice barrier underlayment) are notably lighter than higher-profile Colorado mountain resort towns at similar elevation — confirm your structural engineer designs to Westcliffe's own published chart rather than a generic high-country assumption.
  • If work begins before a permit is obtained, the Town's Fee Schedule states the permit fee will double — always secure the permit first.
  • The Plan Review Fee (50% of the permit fee for residential new construction) is due at the time of application submittal, separate from and in addition to the permit fee itself.

Frequently asked questions

Westcliffe requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: Plans must comply with the 2006 IRC/IBC as locally adopted and amended by Municipal Code Title 3, Chapter 2; Must meet the Town's Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria: 50 psf ground snow load, 110 mph wind speed, Exposure C seismic design, 40-inch minimum frost line depth, -10°F winter design temperature; Electrical and plumbing work require SEPARATE permits issued by the State of Colorado (DORA/DPO), not the Town — see electrical-permit and plumbing-permit entries; Building permit fee determined by the Building Official from total project valuation per the Town's standalone Fee Schedule; Plan Review Fee (50% of permit fee for residential new construction) due at time of application submittal, separate from the permit fee itself; If work is started before a permit is obtained, the permit fee doubles. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Westcliffe Building and Zoning Department (Building and Zoning Official / Town Manager) at 719-783-2282, ext. 12 (Building Department); ext. 10 or 11 (other permit/application forms) before starting work.

In Westcliffe, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 is: $100.00. Additional published fees: Building Permit Fee — valuation $500.01 to $2,000.00 — $100.00 for the first $500.01, plus $4.00 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00; Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,000.01 to $25,000.00 — $200.00 for the first $2,000.01, plus $15.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00; Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,000.01 to $50,000.00 — $1,000.00 for the first $25,000.01, plus $11.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00; Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,000.01 to $100,000.00 — $1,500.00 for the first $50,000.01, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00; Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 — $2,500.00 for the first $100,000.00, plus $6.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00; Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 — $7,500.00 for the first $500,000.01, plus $6.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00; Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,000.01 and up — $12,500.00 for the first $1,000,000.01, plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof; Plan Review Fee (Residential New Construction) — 50% of permit fee, due at time of application submittal; Penalty for starting work before permit issuance — Permit fee doubles. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Westcliffe does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Westcliffe Building and Zoning Department (Building and Zoning Official / Town Manager) at 719-783-2282, ext. 12 (Building Department); ext. 10 or 11 (other permit/application forms) for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Site Plan / Construction Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Westcliffe requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Foundation, Framing, Mechanical Rough-In, Final Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Westcliffe Building and Zoning Department (Building and Zoning Official / Town Manager) (719-783-2282, ext. 12 (Building Department); ext. 10 or 11 (other permit/application forms)).

Apply through Town of Westcliffe Building and Zoning Department (Building and Zoning Official / Town Manager) at 1000 Main Street, P.O. Box 406, Westcliffe, CO 81252. Phone: 719-783-2282, ext. 12 (Building Department); ext. 10 or 11 (other permit/application forms), email: deputyclerk@townofwestcliffe.com. Office hours: Building and Zoning office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Town Hall general hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).. Official information: https://townofwestcliffe.colorado.gov/departments/building-department.

The Town of Westcliffe's own Building and Zoning Official (currently combined with the Town Manager role) issues building permits for construction within Town limits. The Town is a home-rule/statutory municipality separate from Custer County's unincorporated permitting authority.

No. The Town's own Municipal Code (Title 3, Chapter 2) explicitly assigns electrical and plumbing inspections to Colorado State Electrical and Plumbing Inspectors under the State's adopted code. A separate permit for each trade must be obtained directly from the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA/DPO), not the Town.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Westcliffe building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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